WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORES AND MINERALS?
A. A mineral is a non-living, solid substance that can be extracted from the ground. Ore is a type of mineral made up of metals.
B. An ore is non-living and solid with little value unless it occurs in large amounts, in which case it is a mineral.
C. A mineral is a valuable form of ore that can be extracted from the ground.
D. A mineral is a non-living, solid substance made of elements. Ore is a large deposit of one or more valuable minerals in the ground.